After the due date...waiting

[Mary-Beth]

Other mama's who have seen the EDD come and go, what are you doing to pass the time?

How many days past your due date are you? Are you being nice and patient or going crazy with hope and anticipation????


I was due on Sat. May 10th. I think I've been pretty patient all in all but I am having lots of contractions that are more than the BH and yet not the full force one's either. They woke me last night at 4am and I had them every 15 min. and they were strong enough to wake me and be uncomfortable but not long enough or intense enough for me to know this was the real deal...and sure enough they fizzled out by 6am. I've had more today but again not a consistent pattern (today they got to 5 min. apart and last 1 mi. from start to peak but then fizzed out after 40 min. of that)...so I'm starting to feel more and more impatient.

[Patrick's mummy]

My dates were quite vague but I was due somewhere between 4/25 and 5/8 so am pretty past my EDD now. I am just trying to not think about it and keep on top of the housework etc, and enjoy the time with my other little ones.

I have had things fixed to do most days this week like playdates and today I babysat a friend's child. Tomorrow my aim is to get the baby's 0-3 month clothes dried and put away.

I haven't had any contractions - yours sound promising - even though they stop, they are getting you ready! I was hoping this time to have a few nights of prodromal before the real thing, so that there is some work being done ahead of time, but so far it doesn't look like that will happen.

[trinimommy]

Originally Posted by Mary-Beth

Other mama's who have seen the EDD come and go, what are you doing to pass the time?

How many days past your due date are you? Are you being nice and patient or going crazy with hope and anticipation????


I was due on Sat. May 10th. I think I've been pretty patient all in all but I am having lots of contractions that are more than the BH and yet not the full force one's either. They woke me last night at 4am and I had them every 15 min. and they were strong enough to wake me and be uncomfortable but not long enough or intense enough for me to know this was the real deal...and sure enough they fizzled out by 6am. I've had more today but again not a consistent pattern (today they got to 5 min. apart and last 1 mi. from start to peak but then fizzed out after 40 min. of that)...so I'm starting to feel more and more impatient.

I was due on the 7th...I am getting a bit frustrated but trying not to let it show...my friends probably all hate me because I stopped answering phone calls because I don't want to turn into a mean b!tch and curse out the next person that asks me "What's going on?". Well if you don't hear a baby crying obviously nothing much is "going on"!!!! Or...so what are the doctors saying? WTF does that mean...oh yeah it's code for when are they going to give up on your body and just take the baby out already...I will really lose patience and friends if I pick up the phone.

To pass time I am idle online...and I homeschool my daughter so we do schoolwork daily that covers a bit of the day.

I had my membranes stripped yesterday and have been having some painful contrax since about 2 this morning...but as usual they don't maintain a pattern...just hurt and make me uncomfortable..great.

As of yesterday my cervix was apparently closed up...the outer layer is opening but inner is high and closed but I guess stetchy. I don't know what the heck that means. My midwife's backup doctor is standing by like a vulture waiting for me to give up and give into an indcution so he can then attempt to talk me into a c section because my baby is "too big for me to birth" .

Okay am I ranting too much?

[kalisage]

I'll be 42 weeks tomorrow (due May 1), and I'm putting out all the energy I possibly have to let this baby know that tonight/tomorrow would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!! No not just great, but I will have this baby tonight/early morning. :

I have some days were I am patient, and other days were I just want to cry, pout & stomp my feet. It does help if I have a plan (even if I don't do it), as it gives me things to focus on. Instead of watching & seeing if this contraction, that twinge or kick is the one that will FINALLY bring this LO to us.

DP asked the baby this morning to please just come, he can't wait either. For this being his first time, he's been so great.

: & ELVs to all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[beanbean30]

I wanted to tell you ladies how amazing you all are. What fabulous attitudes you have. I am 40&1 today and while I am feeling patient still (at times) I know I could have a wait ahead of me yet. Knowing there are women like me who want to trust that nature knows best is an inspiration to me.

Thank you!

Sabrina

[Mary-Beth]

I'm struggling with contractions again...every 10 min. for about 30 sec. and that's as close as they want to get. They don't require me to work through them exactly, just some deep breathing and quiet. It should be encouraging but since it's been like this so long it's just enough already....either step up and do this or quit so I can relax and focus on other things. I'm trying to see the gift though....since I don't have my midwife check my cervix I don't know what's happening...but I'll assume a little something must be happening.

I wish I had a funny movie to watch....something to help keep me relaxed and my mind occupied.

We homeschool too. We read The Wizard of Oz earlier in the week as a way to keep busy. Today I wasn't even up for reading...the kids just played outside mostly. We played hangman so we worked on letters/spelling some too!!

We have to be strong and patient for our babies to pick the birthday that is best for them...

Oh, I scheduled a prenatal massage for Friday...that's something to look forward to!

[emilysometimes]

I'm at 41+3 and, on my m/w's recommendation, I'm being induced on Friday because my amniotic fluid level is very, very low. I'm really unhappy about it, but apparently there is a danger of fetal distress during labor so they want me to be monitored.

I just want to scream and cry, but I'm trying to relax, stay hydrated, and walk a lot.

I'm at a 3 and dilated 75% at least. Maybe something will happen tomorrow and things will get rolling on their own.

[PuppyFluffer]

I'm 2 days past my official date and I'm chilling out about it all. I have full faith that this baby will come when it wishes. My chiro fixed my back issue so I am feeling ok for the most part. I am blessed to have no other complications so I can't really complain.

I have much sympathy for those of you who are having blood pressure issues and other things that are stressing you out. I know it's hard but try to just take a few minutes to relax and breath deep and connect with your body and your baby. I hope it will help you to let go of a little stress, if only for a little bit.

[alegna]

Trying to stay busy. 40wks 5days here.

-Angela

[Tulafina]

Just trying to stay busy as well. I'm 40w2d. Everyday I make plans for the following day...hoping I won't be able to do them...
But I've nearly run out of things to do...LOL
Tomorrow I'm going to the Chiro and to the garden center. If I have any energy left I'll plant all my plants as well(with the help of my mum).
I am really holding out for a May 15th baby. It's been my guess date for months and I just love the number. We'll see. I think I may attempt DTD tonight... Haven't actually been successful with the past few attempts...LOL

Saw my MW today and everything is perfect- clear urine, great BP, good movement and size and heart rate. I feel really great for how far along I am but in my mind I'm a little nervous about going too far over my EDD. My DS wasn't in very good shape at 10 days over and I really don't want to transfer to the hospital. I'm sending ELV's to all us "late" mamma's! Take Care, Julie

[Mary-Beth]

I'm done waiting!!!

I gave birth at home yesterday morning (5 -6 days after EDD) to an 8.5lbs. baby boy! He was born in the bath tub and in the caul (my water never broke.) We've named him Paxton.

For those in waiting, please keep up you patience because letting your body do what it knows to do without pushing and pressure is so worth it. I'm thinking of you all...

[MrsSurplus]

Wow! Congratulations Mary-Beth!

I'm 10 days over as of today and I am not having trouble being patient - but everyone else is...that's the only thing that occasionally gets on my nerves!

Hope to hear about other past-the-EDD mamas having our babies soon!

[Molliejo]

That is so wonderful, Mary-Beth!

[PuppyFluffer]

Congrats MaryBeth! Thats wonderful!

I am still waiting....I had my first on time, second early, so this is new....I figure I just have to experience the full range of possibilities!

I'm 5 days past 40 weeks and I know the conception day. I'm chilling out though. I feel really good and don't have too many physical complaints so I'm just relaxing. I'm still grooming a few dogs here and there. I figure if I'm not going to have a baby, I ought to at least do a little work right?

[immamama]

Congrats Mary Beth!!!!

[beanbean30]

Congratulations Mary Beth!!!

I am now 40&4 and besides some silly going nowhere contractions I have no sign of labor.

[kalisage]

Hey, congrats Mary-Beth!